@Derek Chirnside

Derek, thank you for the check-in and encouragement! Appreciate such support over such a distance. Yes, so far, so good. It is very easy to fall into old and established patterns of behavior, and this is one that I have had lots of practice developing.

Now, a month later, so far, so good. Starting a new academic program and a new role at work, I have been satisfied, which is what this is all about.

Perhaps next year will go from satisfaction to happiness!!